| Product Model | H3C UniServer R4700 G3 |
|---|---|
| Product Generation | 3rd Gen High-Density Server |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount Design |
| Processor Model | Intel Xeon Silver 4208 Processor |
| Core Count | 8 Cores |
| Thread Count | 16 Threads |
| Base Frequency | 2.1GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.2GHz |
| L3 Cache | 11MB |
| Max CPU Support | 2 Processors |
| Memory Capacity | 64GB DDR4 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 2666MHz RDIMM |
| Memory Slots | 24 DIMM Slots |
| Max Memory Support | 3TB |
| Storage Type | SAS Hard Drives |
| Total Capacity | 3.6TB |
| Drive Configuration | 3×1.2TB 10K SAS Hard Drives |
| Hot-swap Support | Full Hot-swap Design |
| RAID Support | Hardware RAID 0,1,10,5 |
| Network Controller | Dual-port 10Gb Ethernet Card |
| Network Ports | 2×SFP+ Ports |
| PCIe Slots | 4 PCIe 3.0 Slots |
| Slot Configuration | 2×x16, 2×x8 |
| Management Module | HDM Enterprise Management Platform |
| Remote Management | IPMI 2.0 Support |
| Power Supply Specification | 800W Platinum Level High Efficiency Power Supply |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 Redundancy Configuration Support |
| Cooling System | Intelligent Fan Cooling |
| Product Dimensions | 42.9mm × 434.6mm × 780mm |
| Product Weight | 18.5kg |
| Supported Systems | Windows Server, Linux, VMware |
Engineer's Note: The H3C UniServer R4700 G3 is a 1U Rackmount Design rack platform built around Intel Xeon Silver 4208 Processor, with support for up to 64GB of DDR4 2666MHz RDIMM. It is sized for high-performance computing and AI training nodes where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. Compute density: 8 cores per processor, built on Intel Xeon Silver 4208 Processor. In a consolidated environment, per-socket core count determines how many VMs or containers each node can absorb before scheduling contention appears. Sizing the compute tier correctly the first time avoids the classic trap of overbuying "just in case" and paying for idle silicon.
2. Memory subsystem: up to 64GB, DDR4 2666MHz RDIMM, 24 DIMM slots. Large memory footprints keep in-memory databases and VM farms off disk-based swap, which is often the single biggest lever on latency. Populating DIMM slots in matched sets also unlocks full interleaving bandwidth.
3. Storage architecture: RAID via Hardware RAID 0,1,10,5. The controller and bay layout decide whether the box becomes an all-NVMe compute node or a capacity-oriented storage server. Either way, hot-swap carriers mean drive replacements happen without downtime.
4. Networking: Dual-port 10Gb Ethernet Card. East-west traffic between nodes is usually the first bottleneck in scaled-out clusters; matched NIC capacity keeps compute fed and failover paths instant.
5. 1U Rackmount Design form factor: the chassis height sets the expansion budget — full-height PCIe slots for GPUs and HCAs, and drive bays for local boot or cache tiers. It determines how the platform evolves over its 5–7 year service life.
When the requirement is high-performance computing and AI training nodes, the H3C UniServer R4700 G3 is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. 64GB of memory headroom absorbs dataset growth, the storage layer protects data integrity, and the management plane keeps operational overhead flat as you scale. Each unit is fully tested before dispatch, and our team supports bulk deployments with configuration guidance and consolidated pricing.
Q: What management features does it include?
A: The platform includes an out-of-band management controller (remote console, health telemetry, firmware updates) standard on this generation, so hardware can be administered without an OS or a site visit.
Q: Can the High-Density Computing H3C R4700 G3 be customized to my requirements?
A: Yes. Processor count, memory population, storage layout, and networking can be configured to order. Tell us your workload in the quote form and our engineers will propose a balanced configuration with room to grow.
Q: Is it new or refurbished? What warranty applies?
A: Both new and fully tested refurbished units are available; condition is shown on the listing. All servers ship with a one-year warranty and have been stress-tested (compute, memory, storage, and thermal) before dispatch.
Q: Do you offer bulk pricing for multi-unit orders?
A: Yes — cluster deployments and multi-unit orders receive consolidated pricing and coordinated logistics. Request a quote with your target quantity for a same-week response.
Q: What is the power draw I should plan for?
A: Plan per the configured PSU rating plus headroom: a fully populated system can draw near the PSU maximum under load. For datacenter provisioning, size PDUs on max configured wattage, not idle draw.